Country-style "ribs" on a hog are actually a cut coming from the loin just behind the blade portion of the shoulder, which is referred to as the "butt" (as in a Boston Butt roast). Apparently, whoever named the cuts of meat on a hog wasn't very inept at basic swine anatomy...but that's not a topic for this site. … Continue reading Orange Ginger Marinated Pork “Ribs”
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Basil Chicken & Rice Soup
*A quick note as Casey doesn't give this recipe enough justice.. From all the things we have made, this is definitely in our top 10. Try it VERY soon as it will definitely be worth it! Feeling like some good ol' chicken soup, but with a little Cantonese and Thai influence? Playing around with a clipped … Continue reading Basil Chicken & Rice Soup
Grapefruit Margarita Chicken
Whoever stated that necessity is the mother of invention got it partly right. When it comes to cooking, invention is often the result of having a limited set of ingredients to work with, coupled with the need to use up things before they spoil. Such situations are credited as the origins of chili, pizza, countless soups and stews...even "chop suey." Our … Continue reading Grapefruit Margarita Chicken
Quick Grilled Pork Chops
Often (usually mid-week) we find ourselves looking for something quick and simple to put on the grill and have ready to eat in no time. Another time when this strategy works well is if you are away from home but still need a good main dish to make with limited resources. This is one of those recipes, … Continue reading Quick Grilled Pork Chops
Malaysian Chicken Soup
This recipe started out inspired by a dish called laksa that comes from Malaysia and Indonesia. Traditional laksa is a spicy noodle soup, of which there are numerous local incantations involving either curry or tamarind for flavor, and a greatly varied list of ingredients such as tempe, boiled eggs, poached fish, rice noodles, bean sprouts, and shrimp … Continue reading Malaysian Chicken Soup
Grandpa Don’s Bugachi (Teriyaki Beef Skewers)
Just over a week ago, Karen posted a recipe that started out with a small tribute to a great man who I never got the chance to meet...but I still feel blessed to experience his presence every time we have a gathering with her family. Her Grandpa Don's legacy lives on in some way with … Continue reading Grandpa Don’s Bugachi (Teriyaki Beef Skewers)
Roasted Broccolini with Garlic and Lemon
This is a simple and fast side dish that is great with just about any main course from salmon to steaks to pork skewers. We use a two-step process to roast the veggies and then add garlic and lemon to keep the flavors all separated until just before serving. The result is a perfect tender-crisp texture … Continue reading Roasted Broccolini with Garlic and Lemon
Pork & Noodle Stir Fry
While the name of this one may sound a bit similar to the Turkey Noodle Stir Fry we did not that long ago, the recipe itself shares only the use of spaghetti squash for noodles, and a few common veggies. Otherwise, it is a whole new recipe that works great as a one-dish meal or … Continue reading Pork & Noodle Stir Fry
Shredded Chicken Strawberry Salad
As the afternoons get longer (and, in spite of daylight savings, we also seem to be gaining daylight earlier in the morning as well), and the sun starts making appearances more than bi-weekly here in the PNW, our thoughts turn to spring and summer. About the same time, we start to see strawberries arriving in the local … Continue reading Shredded Chicken Strawberry Salad
Spinach Turkey Meatballs
This recipe is an easy way to sneak some greens into something other than a salad, and really doesn't take much time or effort to prepare. And, while we didn't do so this time around, you could start out with these as a basic recipe and use your imagination with different types of sauces to … Continue reading Spinach Turkey Meatballs
Purely Primal 